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Meatball vs. Star anise — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Meatball and Star anise

  • Meatball has more Vitamin B12, and Vitamin B1, however, Star anise has more Iron, Calcium, Fiber, Potassium, Magnesium, Vitamin B6, Zinc, and Vitamin C.
  • Daily need coverage for Iron from Star anise is 435% higher.

Food types used in this article are Meatballs, meatless and Spices, anise seed.

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Mineral Comparison

Mineral comparison score is based on the number of minerals by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
Contains more Calcium +2484%
Contains more Iron +1611.1%
Contains more Magnesium +844.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +27.9%
Contains more Potassium +700.6%
Contains less Sodium -97.1%
Contains more Zinc +194.4%
Contains more Copper +28.9%
Contains more Selenium +525%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 8% 81% 13% 148% 16% 72% 50% 236% 0% 5%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 194% 1386% 122% 189% 128% 3% 145% 304% 300% 28%
Contains more Calcium +2484%
Contains more Iron +1611.1%
Contains more Magnesium +844.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +27.9%
Contains more Potassium +700.6%
Contains less Sodium -97.1%
Contains more Zinc +194.4%
Contains more Copper +28.9%
Contains more Selenium +525%

Vitamin Comparison

Vitamin comparison score is based on the number of vitamins by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
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Contains more Vitamin B1 +175.9%
Contains more Folate +680%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +36.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +22.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +59.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +225%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 35% 0% 0% 235% 50% 47% 30% 47% 59% 188% 0%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 19% 0% 0% 70% 86% 67% 58% 48% 150% 8% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +175.9%
Contains more Folate +680%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +36.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +22.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +59.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +225%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +19.3%
Contains more Water +508%
Contains more Fats +76.7%
Contains more Carbs +525.3%
Contains more Other +73.5%
21% 9% 8% 58% 4%
Protein: 21 g
Fats: 9 g
Carbs: 8 g
Water: 58 g
Other: 4 g
18% 16% 50% 10% 7%
Protein: 17.6 g
Fats: 15.9 g
Carbs: 50.02 g
Water: 9.54 g
Other: 6.94 g
Contains more Protein +19.3%
Contains more Water +508%
Contains more Fats +76.7%
Contains more Carbs +525.3%
Contains more Other +73.5%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +48.1%
Contains less Saturated Fat -58.9%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +347%
17% 26% 56%
Saturated Fat: 1.425 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.188 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 4.666 g
4% 72% 23%
Saturated Fat: 0.586 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 9.78 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.15 g
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +48.1%
Contains less Saturated Fat -58.9%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +347%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Meatball Star anise
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Meatball Star anise Opinion
Net carbs 3.4g 35.42g Star anise
Protein 21g 17.6g Meatball
Fats 9g 15.9g Star anise
Carbs 8g 50.02g Star anise
Calories 197kcal 337kcal Star anise
Sugar 1.25g Star anise
Fiber 4.6g 14.6g Star anise
Calcium 25mg 646mg Star anise
Iron 2.16mg 36.96mg Star anise
Magnesium 18mg 170mg Star anise
Phosphorus 344mg 440mg Star anise
Potassium 180mg 1441mg Star anise
Sodium 550mg 16mg Star anise
Zinc 1.8mg 5.3mg Star anise
Copper 0.706mg 0.91mg Star anise
Manganese 2.3mg Star anise
Selenium 0.8µg 5µg Star anise
Vitamin A 0IU 311IU Star anise
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 16µg Star anise
Vitamin E 1.73mg Meatball
Vitamin C 0mg 21mg Star anise
Vitamin B1 0.938mg 0.34mg Meatball
Vitamin B2 0.213mg 0.29mg Star anise
Vitamin B3 2.5mg 3.06mg Star anise
Vitamin B5 0.5mg 0.797mg Star anise
Vitamin B6 0.2mg 0.65mg Star anise
Folate 78µg 10µg Meatball
Vitamin B12 1.5µg 0µg Meatball
Saturated Fat 1.425g 0.586g Star anise
Monounsaturated Fat 2.188g 9.78g Star anise
Polyunsaturated fat 4.666g 3.15g Meatball

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Meatball Star anise
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

Vitamins & Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score

The summary scores indicate the extent to which this food can fulfill your daily vitamin and mineral requirements if you consume 3 servings, consisting of 100 grams of each (an approximation of 3 serving sizes).
Vitamins Daily Need Coverage Score
57%
Meatball
42%
Star anise
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
63%
Meatball
279%
Star anise

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Star anise
Star anise is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.25g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Star anise
Star anise contains less Sodium (difference - 534mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Star anise
Star anise is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.839g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Star anise
Star anise is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Meatball
Meatball is lower in glycemic index (difference - 89)
Which food is cheaper?
Meatball
Meatball is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.

References

All the values for which the sources are not specified explicitly are taken from FDA’s Food Central. The exact link to the food presented on this page can be found below.

  1. Meatball - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169067/nutrients
  2. Star anise - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171316/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

Data provided by FoodStruct.com should be considered and used as information only. Please consult your physician before beginning any diet.